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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.44, 52,297 and 12,666.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.44, 52,297 and 12,666.65 is: 18,998.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.44 : 52,297 = 12,666.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.44/52,297 = 12,666.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.44x = 52,297 × 12,666.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.44x = 662,427,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,427,795.05/34,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.46

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